Assisted Places Scheme (Hansard, 5 June 1997)

HC Deb 05 June 1997 vol 295 c247W 247W

§ Mr. Barry Jones
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make a statement on the assisted places scheme. [634]

§ Mr. Hain
The Education (Schools) Bill provides for the abolition of the Assisted Places Scheme after the September 1997 intake of pupils. Children in the scheme, or joining in September 1997, will be allowed to complete their primary or secondary education.